How do I give chest compressions to an unconscious choking adult?

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Locate the correct hand position for chest compressions. Use the same technique that is used for CPR.

Give chest compressions. Compress an adult’s chest 30 times to a depth of at least 2 inches.
Compress at a rate of at least 100 chest compressions per minute; the 30 chest compressions should take about 18 seconds to complete.

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Carefully lower the infant to the ground, open the mouth and look for an object. If an object is s...

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